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ZERO PARADES: For Dead Spies
Indie
RPG
Single-player
Steam Achievements
Adjustable Text Size
Camera Comfort
Color Alternatives
Custom Volume Controls
Keyboard Only Option
Mouse Only Option
Playable without Timed Input
Save Anytime
Stereo Sound
Subtitle Options
Partial Controller Support
Steam Cloud
Remote Play on Phone
Remote Play on Tablet
Family Sharing

From the creators of Disco Elysium comes ZERO PARADES – an espionage RPG. You're a brilliant but tormented operant on one final desperate assignment. Gather your broken network, untangle a web of lies, and prove yourself on the world stage - or blow it all up again.

Developers: ZA/UM
Publishers: ZA/UM
Release Date: 21 May, 2026
Price (USD): ₩ 41,000
Current Players: 2.7k

Links:  Steam Store  SteamDB

Mostly Positive(75%)
Excellent writing
Interesting characters
Strong mystery
Visual style
ZA/UM controversy
Similarity to Disco Elysium
Narrator's voice
Voiceover mismatch
Unfair skill checks
Technical issues
The general sentiment of the reviews reflects a mix of enthusiasm for the game's writing, mechanics, and art, and criticism of the voice acting and technical issues. Players acknowledge the impact of the ZA/UM controversy but tend to agree that the game stands on its own for those interested in narrative-rich, choice-driven RPGs. Overall, while the game may not exceed the legendary status of Disco Elysium, it is praised as a worthy successor with unique elements.

Positive Points

  • The game offers excellent writing and interesting character development, much like its predecessor, Disco Elysium.
  • There is a strong mystery element and intriguing world-building that keeps players engaged.
  • The art direction and visual style are highly praised, with comparisons to Disco Elysium's iconic style.
  • Players appreciate the new mechanics added to the game, like the risk-reward system with skill checks.

    • Negative Points

  • The voice acting, particularly the narrator's voice, is widely criticized for its quality and delivery.
  • There are numerous issues with voiceovers not matching the text or missing entirely, which detracts from the narrative experience.
  • Some players find the skill check system to be unfair and overly punitive, affecting the enjoyment of the game.
  • There are several technical issues reported, such as game crashes, stuttering, and lack of support for quicksaves and controller inputs.

    • Mixed Points

  • Players are divided on the impact of the ZA/UM studio controversy on their enjoyment of the game, with some choosing to separate the game's quality from the surrounding drama.
  • While some appreciate the game's similarity to Disco Elysium, others feel that it tries too hard to emulate it without establishing its own identity.

    • Common Themes

  • The game is often compared to Disco Elysium, both in terms of mechanics and style, with varying opinions on whether this is positive or negative.
  • The controversy surrounding ZA/UM and the original developers of Disco Elysium is a recurring topic, influencing some players' perceptions of the game.
  • Despite technical issues, many players find the game engaging and are hopeful for future updates to address these problems.
    • Updated 5/22/2026, 12:00:56 AM UTC
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